We know that travel is a very personal experience, and we recognize that each school is bringing its passions, interests and goals to the table. For this reason, we don’t use templated itineraries that assume all tour groups are identical. Instead, Kids Beyond Borders works with teachers to create a custom itinerary that best fits the group, in hopes that the experience will make a meaningful and lasting impact on each student.
The itinerary below is a sample of what you can expect from an educational travel program with Kids Beyond Borders. Each group’s specific itinerary will be determined once they meet with a Kids Beyond Borders trip advisor.
Laura is a firm believer in “a place for everything and everything in its place,” and helps Kids Beyond Borders efficiently plan and coordinate travel tours. She also manages our branding and communication efforts to help bring new customers on board. She’s managed projects large and small, has a high drive for success, and is incredibly detail-oriented.
When Laura’s not diligently working on a Kids Beyond Borders project, she can be found nurturing her 45 house plants, or riding her jet-ski at a local lake!
This sample itinerary does not reflect the order of activities in your specific tour.
Broadway Show
Taking in a show on Broadway will be a highlight of the trip for many students — and for some, it may spark a lifelong interest in the arts. Students will remember the excitement and the drama of Broadway long after the curtains close.
9/11 Memorial
Seeing the World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial will help to bring the solemn history of September 11, 2001 to life for students who were born long after it. Tour guides with personal memories of the tragedy will lead students through Ground Zero, relating the impact and resilience of 9/11 on New York City and its people.
One World Observatory
After an exhilarating elevator ride that scales 102 stories in 47 seconds, students will enjoy 360° views of the city from the One World Observatory on top of the World Trade Center. The three-story observatory is filled with audiovisual exhibits that will educate and delight students.
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
What trip to New York City is complete without taking in these famous landmarks? Students will love to see the Statue of Liberty in person and to learn about the famous history of the statue and Ellis Island.
Wall Street & Times Square
Wall Street has a lot to teach about American history and finance. Students will love taking photographs with the famous statues and learning about the New York Stock Exchange — and they will love the flashing lights and neon billboards of Times Square.
National Geographic Encounter
The immersive technology of the National Geographic Encounter lets students swim with Humpback whales and frolic with sea lions — all in the middle of Time Square. The seas will come to life as never before as students explore the ocean floor from the comfort of dry land.
Robotics Workshop
Designing and building robots gives students a chance to think like engineers. The robotics workshop gives students a chance to solve problems, build teamwork, and apply new skills while having fun with technology.
Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum gives students a chance to climb onboard the US Aircraft Carrier Intrepid. From the flight deck full of authentically-restored aircraft to the hangar deck exhibit space, students will enjoy learn a lot about history and technology.
DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS
Broadway Show
Taking in a show on Broadway will be a highlight of the trip for many students — and for some, it may spark a lifelong interest in the arts. Students will remember the excitement and the drama of Broadway long after the curtains close.
9/11 Memorial
Seeing the World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial will help to bring the solemn history of September 11, 2001 to life for students who were born long after it. Tour guides with personal memories of the tragedy will lead students through Ground Zero, relating the impact and resilience of 9/11 on New York City and its people.
2 DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS
One World Observatory
After an exhilarating elevator ride that scales 102 stories in 47 seconds, students will enjoy 360° views of the city from the One World Observatory on top of the World Trade Center. The three-story observatory is filled with audiovisual exhibits that will educate and delight students.
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
What trip to New York City is complete without taking in these famous landmarks? Students will love to see the Statue of Liberty in person and to learn about the famous history of the statue and Ellis Island.
DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS
Wall Street & Times Square
Wall Street has a lot to teach about American history and finance. Students will love taking photographs with the famous statues and learning about the New York Stock Exchange — and they will love the flashing lights and neon billboards of Times Square.
DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS
National Geographic Encounter
The immersive technology of the National Geographic Encounter lets students swim with Humpback whales and frolic with sea lions — all in the middle of Time Square. The seas will come to life as never before as students explore the ocean floor from the comfort of dry land.
Robotics Workshop
Designing and building robots gives students a chance to think like engineers. The robotics workshop gives students a chance to solve problems, build teamwork, and apply new skills while having fun with technology.
DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS
Intrepid Air and Space
The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum gives students a chance to climb onboard the US Aircraft Carrier Intrepid. From the flight deck full of authentically-restored aircraft to the hangar deck exhibit space, students will enjoy learn a lot about history and technology.